Scholarships

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FNSA scholarships recognize student leadership, professional involvement, and financial need. All awards are funded through the Florida Nurses Foundation and administered by the FNSA Secretary-Treasurer in collaboration with the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently enrolled in an ADN or BSN nursing program in the State of Florida

  • OR a recent graduate (current academic year)

  • In good standing with their academic institution

  • Active NSNA/FNSA membership is required for leadership-based scholarships.

Leadership Scholarships

These $500 awards recognize outstanding contributions to FNSA and NSNA at the local, state, or national level.

  • Heather Scaglione Leadership Scholarship

  • Dr. Claydell Horne Leadership Scholarship

  • Willa Fuller Leadership Scholarship

  • Mary Tittle Leadership Scholarship

  • Paula Massey Leadership Scholarship

  • Carol Petrozella Educational Leadership Scholarship (for students interested in Nursing Education)

Helen Ann Dean Scholarship

This award recognizes leadership at the local and/or state level and is funded through Sustaining Membership and Pennies PRN fundraising efforts. The award amount and number of recipients is determined by available funds.

Submission Requirements

All applicantions must include:

  • Completed scholarship cover sheet

  • Current GPA and Nursing GPA

  • NSNA membership number and expiration date

  • Letter of recommendation from Chapter Consultant or Dean/Director verifying good standing

Additional requirements for Leadership scholarships:

  • One-page, single spaced, 12 point font, typed essay discussing your contributions to SNA membership, what you have gained from your involvement, and how you plan to contribute to professional nursing organizations in the future

  • NSNA membership number and expiration date

Additional Requirements for Helen Ann Dean Scholarship:

  • Completed financial statement section, providing income and expense information

  • Documentation demonstrating financial need

Important Application Details

  • Ensure all required signatures are included

  • Submit only complete applications

  • Keep a copy for your records

Selection Process

  • Applications are reviewed by a Scholarship Selection Committee

  • When possible, one consultant from each region serves on the committee

  • The committee determines the number of awards and award amounts based on available funds

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered

Important Dates

Scholarship applications will open soon.